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A Guide To Whakapapa
Whakapapa and Tribal Histories - An Introduction
Maori families trace their descent through their ancestors back to their founding waka. This knowledge was traditionally passed on by one generation to the next under strict rules of tapu. It established a person's place and rights in traditional Maori society. People with Maori forbears, interested in tracing their whanau and iwi history, should first consult with their whanau and the elders of their tribe.
Locating your whakapapa and tribal history outside this traditional source is possible through written records available in library, museum, and archive collections. This guide will help you locate information from published whakapapa and contemporary records. You may find it helpful to also use our Family History guide.
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